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The Manfrotto 490RC4 Maxi Ball Head With RC4 Rapid connect System 410PL is the same as the 490 Maxi Ball Head, except that it is equipped with an RC4 (410PL) quick release camera plate system. The 410PL quick release plate features a secondary safety catch and two spirit levels for precise leveling on both vertical and horizontal axes. The camera plate has 1/4-20" male thread. Head to tripod attachment is 3/8" female.

The top of Manfrotto's range of center ball heads, the 490 Maxi Ball Head is manufactured in die-cast aluminum with a precision phenol resin ball. The 490's features make it versatile and ideal for digital and traditional photographic equipment from 35mm to 20x25cm format up to 26.5 pounds in weight. The 490 features separate locks on its 360-degree pan and plus 90-degree/minus 90-degree tilt movements, with an additional friction control on the ball movement to give just the right resistance and smoothness with minimum effort, even with varying weight of equipment on board.

Manfrotto 490RC4 Maxi Ball Head Key Features

Independent Ball Friction Dial

A separate friction control on the ball movement gives just the right resistance and smoothness with minimum effort, even with varying weight of equipment on board.

RC4 Quick Release Camera Plate System With Secondary Security Lock

The 490RC4 is equipped with a 410PL quick release camera plate system. This heavy-duty plate also features a secondary security lock so you can't accidentally release the plate (and camera). The lock stops the quick release lever from opening fully. The 410PL quick release plate system offers a broader footprint ensuring a large stable point of contact between camera and plate, which improves stability with larger heavier camera equipment. The sliding screw adapts to the precise configuration of the camera.

Double Groove For Plus 90-Degree/Minus 90-Degree Tilt

The double 90-degree groove (one on each side of the head) means switching from landscape to portrait is convenient however you're set up.

Sturdy All-Metal Construction

The top of Manfrotto's range of center ball heads, the 490RC4 Maxi Ball Head is manufactured in die-cast aluminum with a precision phenol resin ball.

Two Spirit Levels

The 410PL quick release camera plate system features two spirit levels for precise leveling on both vertical or horizontal axes.

Independent Ball Lock and Pan Lock

The 490 features an indexed ratchet lever for pan lock and a separate knob for ball lock. A separate lock on the panoramic axis allows for rotation adjustment or panning to be carried out without losing framing.

Repositionable Ratchet on Pan Lock Lever

A repositionable ratchet means that the locking lever's action will never be blocked either open or closed by interference with the camera body, tripod shoulder, etc. Simply pull the lever outwards and it's free to be positioned more comfortably without affecting the locking mehanism. Then you can continue tightening or loosening the knob.

Manfrotto 490RC4 Maxi Ball Head Key Specifications

Material

Black aluminum

Maximum Head Height

5.4 inches

Panoramic Rotation

360º

Lateral Tilt

+90º -90º

Plate Type

410PL quick release plate - with 1/4" screw

Bottom Attachment

3/8" female thread

Maximum Load Capacity

26.5 lbs.

Weight

2.5 lbs.

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